Shoot SixSam Gilliam · 1965

  • Art movementOp Art
  • Creation date1965
  • Dimensions142.0 x 142.0 cm

Sam Gilliam (1933 – 2022)

Sam Gilliam (1933-2022) redefined painting with his innovative draped canvases & Color Field abstractions. A pioneer of Black art, he broke barriers and inspired generations.


About this artwork

  • Title: Shoot Six
  • Artist: Sam Gilliam
  • Year: 1965
  • Original dimensions: 142.0 x 142.0 cm
  • Format: Square
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Movement: Op Art
  • Corpus context: 1960s modernism, key drape painting evolution
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Keywords: geometric abstraction, “color stripe art”, modern art”

Questions & Answers

What color saturation does "Shoot Six" by Sam Gilliam have?

The palette of "Shoot Six" is vivid color in saturation.

Is "Shoot Six" by Sam Gilliam a portrait, landscape or square composition?

"Shoot Six" by Sam Gilliam has a square format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.

What color harmony does "Shoot Six" by Sam Gilliam display?

"Shoot Six" by Sam Gilliam displays a softly mixed palette color harmony.

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